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Fulani Herdsmen and Communal Clashes in Nigeria: Issues and Solutions: ISSN 2205-6246

Tony Ogbeide — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:09:21 +0000

The objective of this paper is threefold; to highlight the culture of nomadism, the issues of competing resources that have led to communal clashes and finally to proffer solutions for developing the livestock industry. The Fulani tribes are principally nomads that rear cattle, sheep and goats as their occupation and culture. However, the socio-economic and ecological activities which have taken place in the grazing regions have constrained nomadic pastoralism, with enormous pressure on its related resources. The pressure from these activities restricted the capacity of the nomadic Fulani to provide pasture and water for their animals. The dwindling capacity of the available pasture land coupled with the lack of knowledge by the herdsmen to increase it, resulted in southwards migration of the nomads in search of pasture and water. This movement south often brought the Fulani into communal clashes with farmers. Considering the diversity of use to which the resources are allocated in modern day Nigeria, the practice of nomadic pastoralism is not a sustainable livestock strategy for the industry development. An agenda for addressing the under development of the livestock industry is been canvassed and stakeholders must commit to successful transition to modern livestock industry, to end livestock related communal clashes.

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Agro-forestry Practices for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria. Chikaire, J.U., Anyoha, N.O., Godson-Ibeji, C.C. & Oguegbuchulam, M. (2016). Agro-forestry Practices for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management Volume 1, Issue No 2, Pp 39-49

Tony Ogbeide — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 03:47:13 +0000

Abstract
The aim of this study was to ascertain the benefits of agro-forestry practices as a mitigation strategy for climate change among farmers in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State – Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers in the study area, identify evidence of climate change in the area, ascertain agro-forestry practices adopted by the respondents; and examine perceived benefits of agro-forestry practices for mitigating climate change. Data was collected through questionnaire distributed to 180 respondents. It was analysed using descriptive statistics – percentages, frequency distribution tables, mean scores. The results revealed that majority (70.6%) were males, and 29.4% were females, with a mean age of 45.1 years. while 80% of the survey were married, 31.7 % had primary education and 44.4 % had secondary education. The mean size of farm was 1.25 hectares, and the mean size of the household was 5.2 persons. The respondents had a mean farming experience of 30.05 years. The prevalent agro-forestry practices included rotational farming, improved fallow, intercropping, forest fencing and soil and water conservation among others. Climate change evidence identified by the respondents included increased temperature and soil erosion, amongst others – refer to the Tables. The respondents agreed that the benefits of agro-forestry included reduced soil erosion, reduced heat stress, protection of crops from wind damage, reduction of wind speed, among others practices. Extension agents should visit farmers for information dissemination and land should be allocated to enterprising agro-foresters. The government should enact Agroforestry policy, encourage and invest in related researches to determine the best combination of forest and crops production methods best for the environment.

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Chikaire, J.U., Anyoha, N.O., Godson-Ibeji, C.C. & Oguegbuchulam, M. (2016). Agro-forestry Practices for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management Volume 1, Issue No 2, Pp 39-49 first appeared on Mayfair Journals.

Consumer Awareness, Perception and Actions towards Climate Change Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide & Ideba Ele (2015). Consumer Awareness, Perception and Actions towards Climate Change. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management, Volume 1, Issue No 2, Pp 25-38

Tony Ogbeide — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 03:14:53 +0000

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Climate change is one of the most serious environmental and human threats of the 21^st century. It is a product of the consumers’ actions and inactions, directly or indirectly that has led to high levels of the various greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and that have caused temperature to rise more than normal. Consumers demand for and consumption of products and services has gone unabated and particularly those rooted in unsustainable production methods. As years go by with no significant actions, the impacts of climate change will intensify with probable catastrophic effects. Across the world, how well informed are consumers about climate change or ready to take actions on it has no certain answer. This study determined the level of consumers’ awareness and perception of climate change. It also investigated consumers’ adaptation actions against climate change. A sample of 500 respondents was used for the survey. The findings of the study were mix; the relationship between consumers’ perception of climate change and the adoption of all the adaptation variables used in the study were significant but for three variables (Turn off all electrical appliances when not in use; Buy a locally made product rather than one imported from far away and; Talk to friends or family about global warming). The result also showed that some of the variables the consumers adopted were more expensive than the ones they declined. This created the suspicion that such variables were chosen for social status rather than to control climate change. Other finding included that the consumers lacked understanding of their role in the cause of climate change. Also the knowledge of what the consumer roles are in mitigating climate change was insufficient. So enlightenment is required; electronic media particularly radio should be used as the primary mass media for communicating climate change information as it is readily available and can be powered by battery in locations where there is no electricity. Government and media must partner to ensure that consumers are well positioned to have access to climate change information for knowledge and to take action.

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Increasing Agricultural Productivity: A Review of the Multi-dimensional Approach Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide (2015). Increasing Agricultural Productivity: A Review of the Multi-dimensional Approach. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management, Vol. 1, Iss. No.2, Pp 1-24

Tony Ogbeide — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 06:06:31 +0000

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This article presents a general overview and a reference point for understanding agricultural productivity at farm and sectorial levels. The review covered measures for improving productivity to the extent that it was obvious that incremental growth is a multifaceted interaction of components that relates to technology and technological changes, structural/institutional changes, industry restructuring and resource use and allocation. The ultimate objective of productivity growth is to produce output optimally at the most efficient rate. Productivity is important in distribution of income, the allocation of resources and the relationship between stocks and flows. While firm approach to increase in productivity is important sectoral or national growth approach is more desired.

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Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide (2015). Increasing Agricultural Productivity: A Review of the Multi-dimensional Approach. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management, Vol. 1, Iss. No.2, Pp 1-24 first appeared on Mayfair Journals.